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Hematite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Hematite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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