Hercynite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Hercynite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.393.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Hercynite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite and Hemimorphite 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 Hercynite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hercynite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.