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Hematite and Ammolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.75-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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