Corundum and Hematite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Corundum and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Corundum and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.