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Ametrine and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
6   

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

Optical Properties >>
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Ametrine and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Hematite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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