Prasiolite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.1 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.4 Durability

Not Available

1.6 Specific Gravity

2.653.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.7 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.8 Cleavage

3,1

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

1.9 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.12 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Prasiolite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prasiolite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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