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Anorthite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
3.71   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Anorthite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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