Hemimorphite and Quartz Smoky Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
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Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hemimorphite and Quartz Smoky Chemical Formula
While comparing Hemimorphite and Quartz Smoky 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 Quartz Smoky chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hemimorphite and Quartz Smoky Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Quartz Smoky Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is Not Available whereas that of Quartz Smoky is Not Available.