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Polyhalite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
2.60-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Polyhalite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Albite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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