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Anorthoclase
Anorthoclase

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Anorthoclase and Clinozoisite 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
2.56-2.623.21-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Anorthoclase and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Anorthoclase and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.