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Hematite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2

Hematite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Hematite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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