Tourmaline and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tourmaline and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tourmaline and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.