Hemimorphite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.506.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hemimorphite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Hemimorphite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.