Hematite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

Hematite

Calcite Satin Spar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.

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

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Hematite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

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