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Albite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
NaCa2Si4O10F   

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Albite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Agrellite 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 Albite and Agrellite chemical formula.

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Albite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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