Chrysoberyl and Hematite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.815.00-5.30

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

8.56

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoberyl and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chrysoberyl and Hematite Specific Gravity

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