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Hematite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
3  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Hematite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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