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Jasper and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jasper and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Albite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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