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Albite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Jacinth and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
ZrSiO4  

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Albite and Jacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Jacinth 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 Jacinth chemical formula.

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Albite and Jacinth Specific Gravity

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

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