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Anorthite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Anorthite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Anorthite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.