Uvite and Hematite Physical Properties

Uvite

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

2.97-3.145.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Uvite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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