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Hematite and Diamond Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.303.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
610
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
C

Hematite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

Hematite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.