Hematite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Hematite

Chrysoberyl

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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

5.00-5.303.69-3.81

1 7.18

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

68.5

2 10

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

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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.