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Hematite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
1.77  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hematite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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