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Albite and Rhyolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.65-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.57
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
70% SiO2, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O

Albite and Rhyolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rhyolite- 70% SiO2, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O

Albite and Rhyolite Specific Gravity

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