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Hematite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Brazilianite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
2.98-2.99   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Gems   

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
(010) Distinct to good   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hematite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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