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Albite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KCl  

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Albite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Albite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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