Crystal Quartz and Hematite Physical Properties

Crystal Quartz

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Crystal Quartz and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Crystal Quartz and Hematite Specific Gravity

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