Hematite and Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Hematite and Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is Not Available whereas that of Sphene is Not Available.