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Hematite
Hematite

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Hessonite Garnet



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Hematite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

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}
None

Mohs Hardness

6-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Hematite and Hessonite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hessonite Garnet- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Hematite and Hessonite Garnet Specific Gravity

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