Inderite and Albite Physical Properties

Inderite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Inderite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Inderite and Albite Specific Gravity

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