Anorthoclase and Fluorite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.623.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, 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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Anorthoclase and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Anorthoclase and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.