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Hematite and Heliodor Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.30-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

67.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2Si6O18

Hematite and Heliodor Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Heliodor 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 Heliodor chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Heliodor- Be3Al2Si6O18

Hematite and Heliodor Specific Gravity

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