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Zincite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Zincite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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