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Hematite and Pleonast Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

5.00-5.30-9999
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}
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Mohs Hardness

6-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgAl2O4

Hematite and Pleonast Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Pleonast 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 Pleonast chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pleonast- MgAl2O4

Hematite and Pleonast Specific Gravity

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