Chrysoprase and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
None
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Anorthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.