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Diamond and Anorthite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Anorthite chemical formula.

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

Diamond and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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

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