Hematite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

Hematite

Thaumasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.301.91

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hematite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.