Anorthite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Anorthite

Friedelite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.773.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anorthite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anorthite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.