Andalusite and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Andalusite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Andalusite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.