Hematite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Hematite

Phenakite

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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

5.00-5.302.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hematite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.