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Strontianite and Albite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
3.63-3.79
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Good
3.5
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
Brittle
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2.60-2.65
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
6-6.5
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Strontianite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Albite chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite Vs Albite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is whereas that of Albite is .