×

Anorthite
Anorthite

Shigaite
Shigaite



ADD
Compare
X
Anorthite
X
Shigaite

Anorthite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.77
Uneven
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
6-6.5
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
Moderately flexible
-
-
2.32
-
Perfect on {0001}
2
Pb6Cu3BiS4

Anorthite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

    >>

Anorthite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite Vs Shigaite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is whereas that of Shigaite is .