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Elaeolite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Elaeolite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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