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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Tektite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.502.34-2.51
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
None

Mohs Hardness

5-9999
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
SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O

Hemimorphite and Tektite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Tektite 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 Tektite 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 Tektite- SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O

Hemimorphite and Tektite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.