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Hematite and Cymophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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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
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1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hematite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

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

Hematite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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