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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.502.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Hemimorphite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Hemimorphite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.