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Holmquistite and Albite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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