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Hematite and Milarite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.52-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.