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Fluorite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Fluorite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Albite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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