Anorthoclase and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.