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Hematite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hematite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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