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Albite and Ammolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.652.75-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Granular

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
no true cleavage

Mohs Hardness

6-6.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Albite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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

Albite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.