Amazonite and Albite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Albite 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 Amazonite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Amazonite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.