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Amber and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Amber and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Albite chemical formula.

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Amber and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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