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Zebra Rock and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Zebra Rock Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

Chemical Composition
-  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Zebra Rock and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zebra Rock 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 Zebra Rock and Hematite chemical formula.

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Zebra Rock and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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