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Torbanite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Torbanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.00-5.30   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
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6   

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

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Torbanite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Torbanite 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 Torbanite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Torbanite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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