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Albite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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2.60-2.65
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
6-6.5
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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3.84
Conchoidal
none, may show indistinct parting
7-7.5
(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.

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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 Vs Rhodolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is whereas that of Rhodolite is .