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Hematite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hematite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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