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Beudantite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.60-2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}   
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Beudantite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Albite chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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