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Hematite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
Not Available   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

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

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Hematite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.

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