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Anorthoclase and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Anorthoclase and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Anorthoclase and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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