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Hemimorphite and Helenite Physical Properties


Helenite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Hemimorphite and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

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Hemimorphite and Helenite Specific Gravity

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

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