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Gahnite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.56-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

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