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Hematite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
6  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Hematite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Hematite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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