Anorthite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.77
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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.