Hematite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Hematite

Scolecite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Gems for Aquarius

Hematite Vs Turquoise

Hematite Vs Angelite

Hematite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.