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Star Sapphire and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
5.00-5.30   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Star Sapphire and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Hematite chemical formula.

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Star Sapphire and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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