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Hemimorphite
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Hemimorphite and Titanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.503.48-3.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

55-5.5
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
CaTiSiO5

Hemimorphite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Titanite 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 Titanite 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 Titanite- CaTiSiO5

Hemimorphite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.