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Anorthoclase and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
3.93-4.73
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
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO4

Anorthoclase and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Anorthoclase and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.