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Violane and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Violane and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Hematite chemical formula.

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Violane and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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