Anorthoclase and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
2.67-2.78
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6
Anorthoclase and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthoclase and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Anorthoclase and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.