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Hematite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Hematite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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