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Heliodor and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Heliodor Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Heliodor and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Albite chemical formula.

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Heliodor and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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