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Anorthoclase and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Anorthoclase and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Anorthoclase and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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