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Diamond and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Albite chemical formula.

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

Diamond and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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