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Albite and Feldspar 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
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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