Rosasite and Albite Physical Properties

Rosasite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.22.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rosasite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Rosasite and Albite Specific Gravity

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