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Anorthoclase
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Anorthoclase and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.622.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Anorthoclase and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Anorthoclase and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.