Hematite and Natrolite Physical Properties

Hematite

Natrolite

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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

5.00-5.302.20-2.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hematite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.