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Diaspore and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.56-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diaspore and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diaspore and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

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