Hemimorphite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite

Apophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.502.30-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

Perfect on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hemimorphite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hemimorphite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.