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Hematite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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