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Hematite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
6.8-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
C20H36

Hematite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Hematite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.