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Hematite

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Hematite and Hauyne Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Gelatinises in acids

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.4-2.5
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Distinct on {110}

Mohs Hardness

65-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Hematite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Hematite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.