Albite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4.5
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
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.