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Agate and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Agate and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Hematite 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 Agate and Hematite chemical formula.

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Agate and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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