Phlogopite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
5.00-5.30
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Phlogopite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Hematite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Phlogopite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.