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Hematite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

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
5.00-5.303.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hematite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hematite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.