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Holmquistite and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Holmquistite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Holmquistite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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