Zebra Rock and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.00-5.30
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
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6
  
Chemical Composition
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Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.