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Albite and Milky quartz Physical Properties


Milky quartz and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Albite and Milky quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Milky 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 Milky quartz chemical formula.

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Albite and Milky quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Milky quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Milky quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is Not Available whereas that of Milky quartz is Not Available.

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