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Anorthite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Anorthite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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