Vesuvianite and Albite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Albite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.60-2.65

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

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

Vesuvianite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Vesuvianite and Albite Specific Gravity

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