Albite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.50-3.53
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
111 (perfect in four directions)
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
C
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
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.