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Hematite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hematite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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