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Paraiba and Hematite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.04-3.135.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Paraiba and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Paraiba- -
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Paraiba and Hematite Specific Gravity

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