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Hercynite and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.39
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Hercynite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite and Feldspar 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 Hercynite and Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Hercynite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.