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Hardystonite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Hardystonite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite and Feldspar 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 Hardystonite and Feldspar chemical formula.

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Hardystonite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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