Villiaumite and Albite Physical Properties

Villiaumite

Albite

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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

2.792.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Villiaumite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Villiaumite and Albite Specific Gravity

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