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Hematite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.