Home
Gemstones


Zoisite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Zoisite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Zoisite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

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

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones