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Flint and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.60-2.65   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

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

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Flint and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Albite chemical formula.

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Flint and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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