Zincite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zincite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zincite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.