Taaffeite and Hematite Physical Properties

Taaffeite

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

3.60-3.615.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Taaffeite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Taaffeite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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