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Hematite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
5.00-5.30
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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-
3.62-3.68
Conchoidal
Distinct
8-8.5
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

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