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Aquamarine and Anorthoclase Physical Properties


Anorthoclase and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.56-2.62   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Aquamarine and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Anorthoclase 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 Aquamarine and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.

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