Albite and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
3,1
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Albite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Albite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.