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Agate and Anorthite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agate and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Anorthite 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 Agate and Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agate and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.