Albite and Eudialyte Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
H 2 SO 4
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.74-3.00
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Albite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite and Eudialyte 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 Albite and Eudialyte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Albite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.