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Padparadscha and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
9  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Padparadscha and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Albite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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