Hematite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
None
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu
Hematite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Hematite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.