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Dravite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
5.00-5.30  

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Dravite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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