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Albite and Vishnevite 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
2.60-2.65Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.