Hemimorphite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.502.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hemimorphite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite 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 Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hemimorphite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.