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Albite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Albite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Albite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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