Hyalite and Albite Physical Properties

Hyalite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Hyalite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hyalite and Albite Specific Gravity

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