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Titanite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties


Anorthoclase and Titanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60   
2.56-2.62   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   
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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Titanite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Anorthoclase chemical formula.

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Titanite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

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

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