Shungite and Hematite Physical Properties

Shungite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Shungite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Shungite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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