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Anorthite
Anorthite

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Anorthite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.771.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Anorthite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Anorthite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.