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Albite and Selenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.