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Hemimorphite and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hemimorphite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite 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 Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hemimorphite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.