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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Scheelite 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
3.30-3.505.9-6.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hemimorphite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite 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 Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hemimorphite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.