Tinzenite and Albite Physical Properties

Tinzenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.355-3.4332.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tinzenite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tinzenite and Albite Specific Gravity

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