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Hayne and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Hayne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.50  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hayne and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hayne 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 Hayne and Albite chemical formula.

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Hayne and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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