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Anorthite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
6.8-7.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
C20H36   

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Anorthite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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