Anorthoclase and Hematite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.625.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anorthoclase and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anorthoclase and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.