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Sard and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63
3.30-3.50
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sard and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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

Sard and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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