Hematite and Proustite Physical Properties

Hematite

Proustite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.305.51-5.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hematite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.