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Anorthite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Anorthite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Anorthite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.