Helenite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.56-2.62
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
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From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Helenite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Anorthoclase chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Helenite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Helenite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Helenite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Helenite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.