Albite and Lazurite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.75
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Albite and Lazurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Albite and Lazurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.