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Albite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Albite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Albite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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