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Hematite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
5.5  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hematite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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