Magnetite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.2
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Magnetite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Magnetite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnetite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnetite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnetite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.