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Anorthoclase and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Anorthoclase and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Anorthoclase and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.