Riesling Beryl and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86
2.60-2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Riesling Beryl and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Riesling Beryl and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riesling Beryl and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riesling Beryl and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riesling Beryl is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.