Peridot and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

Peridot

Anorthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.56-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Peridot and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Peridot and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

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