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Dendrite crystal and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Dendrite crystal and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Albite chemical formula.

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Dendrite crystal and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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