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Arfvedsonite and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Arfvedsonite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Arfvedsonite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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