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Albite and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Albite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Albite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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