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Anorthite and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Anorthite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Anorthite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.