Hematite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Hematite

Weloganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.303.20-3.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hematite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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

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Hematite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.