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Glaucophane 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
3-3.15
2.56-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

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