Anorthoclase and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
4.00-4.62
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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.
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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 and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.