Anorthoclase and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Fibrolite

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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

2.56-2.623.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anorthoclase and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anorthoclase and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.