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Hematite and Chrysoberyl 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
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4

Hematite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Hematite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.