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Hemimorphite and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hemimorphite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hemimorphite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.