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Albite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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