Euclase and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

Euclase

Anorthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.08-3.122.56-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Euclase and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Euclase and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

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