Stichtite and Hematite Physical Properties

Stichtite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.11-2.205.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Stichtite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Stichtite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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