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Hematite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
5.00-5.30
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
-
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-
-9999
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None
-9999
SiO2 with dumortierite

Hematite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

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Hematite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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