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Albite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.65-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2 with dumortierite

Albite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Albite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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