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Albite and Variscite 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
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Albite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Albite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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