Tortoiseshell and Hematite Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Hematite

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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

1.25-1.355.00-5.30

1 7.18

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

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tortoiseshell and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Hematite chemical formula.

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

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Tortoiseshell and Hematite Specific Gravity

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