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Erythrite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Erythrite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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