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Hematite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
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Mohs Hardness
6   
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hematite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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