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Hematite and Hyacinth Physical Properties


Hyacinth and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.93-4.73  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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