Villiaumite and Hematite Physical Properties

Villiaumite

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

2.795.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Villiaumite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Villiaumite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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