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Sylvite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
2.60-2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sylvite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Albite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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