Sapphirine and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
2.60-2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sapphirine and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sapphirine and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.