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Hematite
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Physical Properties of Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.30
Amber
1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6
Amber
2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hematite Cleavage

When it comes to choosing the best pick among Gems for Aries gemstones, Hematite is known to be a popular choice!Physical properties of Hematite include its hardness, gravity, fracture, cleavage, etc. For any gemstone crystal, Hematite Optical Properties are responsible for imparting various physical properties to its structure. Knowledge of these properties is equally important to gem-cutters as well as to consumers. Hematite cleavage is nothing but the plane across which the crystal splits during cutting. Hematite cleavage is None, may show partings on and ,and specific gravity of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

The physical properties of Hematite, in fact, are imparted by the chemical composition of its individual molecule. The reactivity or inertness of the crystal is solely governed by its chemical structure. Chemical composition of Hematite is represented by Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).