Albite and Diamond Physical Properties

Albite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.653.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Albite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Albite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.