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Alabaster and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Alabaster and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Albite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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