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Kurnakovite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kurnakovite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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