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Elaeolite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Elaeolite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Albite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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