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Friedelite and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Friedelite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Friedelite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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