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Albite and Angelite Physical Properties


Angelite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Albite and Angelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Angelite 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 Angelite chemical formula.

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Albite and Angelite Specific Gravity

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

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