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Hemimorphite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
4-7
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 Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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 Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.