Albite and Steatite Physical Properties

Albite

Steatite

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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

2.60-2.652.20-2.80

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

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Albite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Albite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.