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Phenakite and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phenakite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phenakite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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