Hematite and Selenite Physical Properties

Hematite

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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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 Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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

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Hematite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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