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Albite and Lemon quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.65-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Albite and Lemon quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Lemon quartz 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 Lemon quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Lemon quartz- SiO2

Albite and Lemon quartz Specific Gravity

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