Demantoid and Albite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Demantoid and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Demantoid and Albite Specific Gravity

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