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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Goshenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.502.60-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
3,1 basal

Mohs Hardness

57.5-8
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
Be3Al2SiO6

Hemimorphite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite 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 Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Hemimorphite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.