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Hemimorphite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hemimorphite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hemimorphite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

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