Anorthoclase and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Chrysoberyl

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

2.56-2.62

Uneven

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

6-6.5

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

Brittle

3.69-3.81

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

8.5

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Anorthoclase and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Anorthoclase and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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