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Albite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Albite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Albite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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