Hematite and Aragonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite and Aragonite 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 Hematite and Aragonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.