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Moldavite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Moldavite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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