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Hemimorphite and Apache Tear Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hemimorphite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.