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Albite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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