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Phlogopite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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