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Feldspar and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
two or three  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Feldspar and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Achroite 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 Feldspar and Achroite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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