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Anorthoclase
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Anorthoclase and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.56-2.62
Uneven
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
6-6.5
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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5.5-6.0
Conchoidal
{001} Distinct
6.5
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anorthoclase and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Anorthoclase and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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