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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Agrellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.502.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa2Si4O10F

Hemimorphite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Agrellite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hemimorphite and Agrellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

Hemimorphite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.