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Trinitite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Trinitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

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

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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.

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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.

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