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Pallasite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Pallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.00-5.30   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
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Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Pallasite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Pallasite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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