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Albite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.652.66-2.86
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Albite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Albite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.