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Hematite and Bixbite 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
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.