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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.503.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hemimorphite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite 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 Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hemimorphite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.