Amazonite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
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)
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.