Hematite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties

Hematite

Riesling Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.66-2.86

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Hematite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

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Hematite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.