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Faustite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Faustite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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