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Hematite
Hematite

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Hematite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

5.00-5.301
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

6-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Dendrite crystal- -

Hematite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.