Hematite and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.