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Hematite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Hematite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Hematite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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