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Hemimorphite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.503.20-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Good/distinct on [210]

Mohs Hardness

55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hemimorphite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite 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 Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hemimorphite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.