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Obsidian and Anorthoclase Physical Properties


Anorthoclase and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
2.56-2.62   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Obsidian and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

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

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