Albite and Erythrite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.06
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Albite and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Albite and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.