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Albite Feldspar

Albite is just one of six species within the plagioclase feldspar series. Each species is based on its albite and anorthite content: albite itself has got the highest albite content. It is almost always white, though gems in many cases are colourless. Peristerite, an albite-oligoclase mix, has blue sheen, like moonstone.
The very best periserite is from Canada.

Properties
Chemical Composition: 
Sodium calcium aluminosilicate
Crystal System / Forms: 
Triclinic
Hardness: 
6
Specific Gravity: 
2.64
Lustre: 
Vitreous to pearly
Refractive Index / Birefringence: 
1.54-1.55 / 0.009
Geological Occurrence: 
Canada
Cuts & Uses: 
Brilliant, Mixed.
 
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