Cymophane and Hematite Physical Properties

Cymophane

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

3.69-3.815.00-5.30

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

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cymophane and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Hematite chemical formula.

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

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Cymophane and Hematite Specific Gravity

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