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Vlasovite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-6.5  

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

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Vlasovite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Albite chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Albite Specific Gravity

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

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