Albite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.653.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Albite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Albite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.