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Poldervaartite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.91   
3.30-3.50   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Poldervaartite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Poldervaartite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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

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