Strontianite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Good
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Strontianite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Strontianite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.