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Hemimorphite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3.5
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 Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.