Hematite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Hematite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.303.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Hematite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Hematite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.