Magnesite and Hematite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.125.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnesite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Magnesite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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