Amazonite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

Amazonite

Anorthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.56-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Anorthoclase 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 Amazonite and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Amazonite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.