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Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Sonolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.30-3.503.82-4.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
{???} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

55.5
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
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hemimorphite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite 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 Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hemimorphite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.