Amber and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.60-2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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