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Danburite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7  
6  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Danburite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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