Pyrrhotite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

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

4.58-4.653.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Pyrrhotite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite 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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Pyrrhotite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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