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Albite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Albite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Albite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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