Sapphire and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
5.00-5.30
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Sapphire and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sapphire and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.
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