Albite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Albite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Albite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.