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Hematite and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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