Albite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.652.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Albite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Albite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.