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Hematite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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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