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Jadeite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Jadeite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Hematite 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 Jadeite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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