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