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Smaragdite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Smaragdite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Hematite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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

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