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Anorthite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Anorthite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Anorthite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.