Hematite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Hematite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hematite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Hematite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.