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Albite and Jadeite 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
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Albite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Albite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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