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Feldspar and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Feldspar and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Hematite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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