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Hemimorphite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.502.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Hemimorphite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst 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 Amethyst- SiO2

Hemimorphite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.