Anorthite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.77
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Anorthite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Anorthite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.