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Amber and Anorthite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.77
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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

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