Anorthoclase and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.623.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anorthoclase and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anorthoclase and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.