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Hematite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Hematite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

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