Hematite and Sanidine 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
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hematite and Sanidine Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hematite and Sanidine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.