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Rhodolite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
5.00-5.30   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Rhodolite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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