Williamsite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Williamsite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Williamsite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.