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Anorthite and Diamond Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.773.50-3.53
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
111 (perfect in four directions)

Mohs Hardness

6-6.510
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
C

Anorthite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

Anorthite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.