Kurnakovite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-35

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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

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Kurnakovite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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