Gaspeite and Hematite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.715.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Gaspeite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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