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Abalone and Albite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.60-2.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Abalone and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone 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 Abalone and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Abalone- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Abalone and Albite Specific Gravity

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