Hexagonite and Albite Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.03

2.60-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hexagonite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hexagonite and Albite Specific Gravity

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