Albite and Pink Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Albite and Pink Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite and Pink Opal 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 Pink Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Pink Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Pink Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Pink Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is Not Available whereas that of Pink Opal is Not Available.