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Hematite and Mohawkite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.30-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

63-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu3As

Hematite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Mohawkite- Cu3As

Hematite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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