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Hematite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.302.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
62.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCl

Hematite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Hematite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.