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Albite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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