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Hematite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

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