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Hematite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.30-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

6-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
S8

Hematite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Hematite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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