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Hematite

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Hematite and Cryolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
None observed

Mohs Hardness

62.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.