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Sphalerite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sphalerite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Albite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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