Hematite and Painite Physical Properties

Hematite

Painite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.304.00-4.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hematite and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.