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Hematite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hematite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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