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Anorthoclase and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Anorthoclase and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Anorthoclase and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.