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Hematite and Albite Physical Properties

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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
5.00-5.30
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hematite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hematite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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