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Agate and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Agate and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Albite chemical formula.

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Agate and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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