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Chalcedony and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Anorthite 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 Chalcedony and Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.