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Trinitite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99993.30-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

-99995
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Trinitite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Trinitite- SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Trinitite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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