Hemimorphite and Zincite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Zincite 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 Zincite 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 Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hemimorphite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.