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Anorthoclase and Amber Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
[C,H,O]

Anorthoclase and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Amber 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 Anorthoclase and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Anorthoclase and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.