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Albite and Opal Australia 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

6-6.55.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2*nH2O

Albite and Opal Australia Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Opal Australia- SiO2*nH2O

Albite and Opal Australia Specific Gravity

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