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Hematite
Hematite

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Hematite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.58-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

67
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hematite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hematite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.