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Emerald and Hematite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.785.00-5.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Hematite chemical formula.

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

Emerald and Hematite Specific Gravity

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