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Albite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

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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
2.60-2.65
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Albite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Albite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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