Home
Gemstones


Shungite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Gems Found in South Asia

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.

Gems Found In Africa

Gems Found In Africa


Compare Gems Found in South Asia