Anorthoclase and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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
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.