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Albite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Dendrite crystal and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
-  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
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Albite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

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Albite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.

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