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Andalusite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Andalusite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Andalusite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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