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Zinnwaldite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
6  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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