Hematite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Hematite

Carletonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

64-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hematite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hematite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.