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Wardite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Wardite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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