Hematite and Clinohumite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
3.13-3.75
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.