Hemimorphite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Hemimorphite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Hemimorphite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Hemimorphite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.