Hematite and Marialite Physical Properties

Hematite

Marialite

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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

5.00-5.302.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hematite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hematite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.