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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

Padparadscha
Padparadscha



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Hemimorphite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.503.95-4.10
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
None

Mohs Hardness

59
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
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hemimorphite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hemimorphite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.