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Anorthoclase and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.622.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Anorthoclase and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Anorthoclase and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.