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Albite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaF2

Albite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Albite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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