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Hematite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Hematite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Hematite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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