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Hardystonite and Albite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hardystonite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hardystonite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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