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Albite and Esperite 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
4.28-4.42
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Albite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Albite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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