Hemimorphite and Torbanite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite

Torbanite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.50Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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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

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Hemimorphite and Torbanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Torbanite 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 Torbanite chemical formula.

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

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Hemimorphite and Torbanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Torbanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Torbanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is Not Available whereas that of Torbanite is Not Available.