Hematite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
3.07-3.13
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.