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Hematite and Hyacinth Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.303.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
66.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hematite and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hematite and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.