Home
Gemstones


Hematite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Hematite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Aries

Hematite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

Gems for Aries

Gems for Aries

» More Gems for Aries

Compare Gems for Aries

» More Compare Gems for Aries