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Albite and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Albite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Albite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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