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Hematite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
3.53-3.65   

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

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
6   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Hematite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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