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Scorzalite 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
3.312.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scorzalite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scorzalite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

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