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Albite and Piemontite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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