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Hematite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6  
4  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
FeAs  

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Hematite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Hematite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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