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Albite and Pezzotaite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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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}
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

6-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18

Albite and Pezzotaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pezzotaite- Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18

Albite and Pezzotaite Specific Gravity

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