Gypsum and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Gypsum and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Gypsum and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.