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Hematite
Hematite

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Padparadscha



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Hematite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.303.95-4.10
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

69
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Hematite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.