Hematite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
[10 1 1] perfect
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.