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Jet lignite and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.30-1.345.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jet lignite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite and Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jet lignite- C
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jet lignite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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