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Hematite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.