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Richterite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Richterite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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