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Hanksite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
5.00-5.30   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hanksite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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