Vesuvianite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vesuvianite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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