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Hematite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
001  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Hematite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Hematite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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