Corundum and Anorthite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
  
2.77
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
  
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Corundum and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Corundum and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.