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Hematite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.30  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
2  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Hematite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Alabaster 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 Hematite and Alabaster chemical formula.

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Hematite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.

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