Hemimorphite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite

Phenakite

Add ⊕

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.502.90-2.98

1 7.18

👆🏻

Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

57.5-8

2 10

👆🏻

Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hemimorphite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite 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 Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Green Gemstones

Hemimorphite Vs Liddicoatite

Hemimorphite Vs Lizardite

Hemimorphite Vs Ludlamite

Hemimorphite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.