Vishnevite and Hematite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

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

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5.00-5.30

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vishnevite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Hematite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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