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Rossmanite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
5.00-5.30   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Rossmanite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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