Hematite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Hematite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.303.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hematite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hematite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.