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Hematite and Augelite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.70-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hematite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hematite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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