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Hiddenite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hiddenite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Hematite 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 Hiddenite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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