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Hematite and Charoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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