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Hematite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
6.13   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2-3   

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

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Hematite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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