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Uvite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.97-3.143.30-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

Mohs Hardness

-99995
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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