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Hematite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
5.00-5.30
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
-
2.97
Conchoidal
Distinct on {010}
6
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Hematite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

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