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Hematite and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.00-5.303.77
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

66.5-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.