Hemimorphite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
  
2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Hemimorphite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hemimorphite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hemimorphite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.