Allanite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Allanite

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-4.205.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Allanite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Magnetite 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 Allanite and Magnetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Allanite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.