Strontianite and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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 and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.