Hemimorphite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Hemimorphite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.