Hematite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Hematite

Pietersite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.30Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hematite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hematite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.