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Anorthoclase and Peridot Physical Properties

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
2.56-2.62
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Anorthoclase and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Anorthoclase and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.