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Albite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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