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Anorthoclase and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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