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Hematite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   

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Hematite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Hematite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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