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Hemimorphite and Cerussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
6.46-6.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hemimorphite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite 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 Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hemimorphite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.