Anorthoclase and Spinel Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.623.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgAl₂O₄

Anorthoclase and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Anorthoclase and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.