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Humite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Humite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Humite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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