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Albite and Quartz Smoky Physical Properties


Quartz Smoky and Albite Physical Properties


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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Albite and Quartz Smoky Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Quartz Smoky 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 Quartz Smoky chemical formula.

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Albite and Quartz Smoky Specific Gravity

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

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