Anorthoclase and Friedelite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Friedelite

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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

2.56-2.623.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anorthoclase and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anorthoclase and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.