Anorthite and Calcite Physical Properties

Anorthite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.772.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anorthite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Calcite 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 Anorthite and Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anorthite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.