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Anorthoclase and Ametrine Physical Properties


Ametrine and Anorthoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Anorthoclase and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

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Anorthoclase and Ametrine Specific Gravity

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

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