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Stolzite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Stolzite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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