Aquamarine and Hematite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.805.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Aquamarine and Hematite Specific Gravity

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