Hemimorphite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite

Tinzenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.503.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hemimorphite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hemimorphite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.