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Anorthoclase and Gahnite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.56-2.62
Uneven
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
6-6.5
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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4.00-4.62
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct parting on [111]
7.5-8
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anorthoclase and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Anorthoclase and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase Vs Gahnite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is whereas that of Gahnite is .