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Hemimorphite and Leucite 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
2.45-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hemimorphite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Leucite 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 Leucite 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 Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hemimorphite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.