Albite
Albite is a mineral with the chemical formula NaAlSi3O8. It has a Mohs hardness of 6-6.5 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Albite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | NaAlSi3O8 |
| Mohs hardness | 6-6.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | White, gray, reddish, greenish, and blue |
| Formation | Typically forms in igneous rocks, as well as in metamorphic and sedimentary environments |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6–6.5 — fairly hard
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