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Sarcopside and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6  

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

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Sarcopside and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Hematite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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