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Albite and Flint Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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2.60-2.65
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
6-6.5
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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-9999
Uneven
None
-9999
SiO2

Albite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Albite and Flint Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Flint Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite Vs Flint during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is whereas that of Flint is .