Hematite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.20-2.23
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
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
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.
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.