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Albite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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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.

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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 whereas that of Piemontite is .

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