Anorthite and Garnet Malaia Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Anorthite and Garnet Malaia Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthite and Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Anorthite and Garnet Malaia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Garnet Malaia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Garnet Malaia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is Not Available whereas that of Garnet Malaia is Not Available.