Anorthoclase and Anorthite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
2.77
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Anorthoclase and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthoclase and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Anorthoclase and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.