Albite and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.36
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Albite and Wavellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Albite and Wavellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.