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Canadian Ammolite and Albite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pt
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Canadian Ammolite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Canadian Ammolite and Albite Specific Gravity

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