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Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.503.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

56-7
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
LiAlSi2O6

Hemimorphite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Hemimorphite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.