Anorthoclase and Diamond Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.623.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Anorthoclase and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Anorthoclase and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.