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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Prehnite 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
3.30-3.502.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Hemimorphite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite 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 Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Hemimorphite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.