Soapstone and Hematite Physical Properties

Soapstone

Hematite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Soapstone and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone 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 Soapstone and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Compare Gems Found in America

Soapstone Vs Almandine

Soapstone Vs Amethyst

Soapstone Vs Ammolite

Soapstone and Hematite Specific Gravity

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