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Goldstone and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-2.802.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Au
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Goldstone and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Albite chemical formula.

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

Goldstone and Albite Specific Gravity

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