Hemimorphite and Selenite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Selenite 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 Selenite 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 Selenite- CaSO4·2H2O

Hemimorphite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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