Sylvite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

Sylvite

Anorthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.56-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sylvite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

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