Albite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Albite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.653.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Albite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Albite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.