Anorthite and Honey Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.77
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Anorthite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthite and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Anorthite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.