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Sapphire and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Sapphire Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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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