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Phosgenite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.13   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6   

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Phosgenite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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