Albite and Simpsonite 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
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Albite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Albite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.