Anorthoclase and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.