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Tsavorite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tsavorite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Albite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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