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Piemontite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Piemontite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Albite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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