Hemimorphite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.502.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hemimorphite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite 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 Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hemimorphite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.