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Hematite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.355-3.433  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hematite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.

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