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Violane and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Violane and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Albite chemical formula.

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Violane and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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