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Hematite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.303.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.