Anorthoclase and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Phosphophyllite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

2.56-2.62

Uneven

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

6-6.5

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

3.07-3.13

Conchoidal, Uneven

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

3-3.5

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anorthoclase and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Anorthoclase and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

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