Star diopside and Hematite Physical Properties

Star diopside

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

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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)

Star diopside and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside 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 Star diopside and Hematite chemical formula.

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

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Star diopside and Hematite Specific Gravity

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