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Hematite and Nuummite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.303.18-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect on 210
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.