Hematite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Hematite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.301.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hematite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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

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Hematite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.