×

Periclase
Periclase

Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite



ADD
Compare
X
Periclase
X
Hemimorphite

Periclase and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.93.30-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Periclase and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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

Periclase and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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