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Anorthoclase and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Anorthoclase and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Anorthoclase and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.