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Albite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Albite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Albite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.

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