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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

Pyrope
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Hemimorphite and Pyrope Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.503.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
None

Mohs Hardness

57-7.5
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
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hemimorphite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope 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 Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hemimorphite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.