Calcite and Albite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Calcite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Calcite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.