Sulfur and Hematite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulfur and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Hematite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Hematite Specific Gravity

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