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Hematite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Hematite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Hematite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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