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Tektite and Hematite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tektite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Hematite chemical formula.

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

Tektite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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