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Albite and Periclase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.7-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Albite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Albite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.

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