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Hematite and Torbanite Physical Properties


Torbanite and Hematite Physical Properties


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)   
Not Available   

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Hematite and Torbanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Torbanite 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 Torbanite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Torbanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Torbanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Torbanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is Not Available whereas that of Torbanite is Not Available.

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