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Anorthoclase and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anorthoclase and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anorthoclase and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.