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Moldavite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Moldavite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Albite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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