Albite and Hematite Physical Properties

Albite

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.655.00-5.30

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Albite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Albite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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