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Hematite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hematite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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