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Hyacinth and Hematite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.93-4.735.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyacinth and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyacinth and Hematite Specific Gravity

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