Tanzanite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Tanzanite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
• Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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