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Willemite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Jeremejevite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18   
3.28-3.31   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Willemite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite and Jeremejevite 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 Willemite and Jeremejevite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Willemite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Willemite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Willemite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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