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Albite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Albite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.