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Foitite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
6   

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Foitite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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