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Marialite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50   
2.60-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}   
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Marialite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Albite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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