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Halite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.77   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
6-6.5   

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

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Halite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Anorthite chemical formula.

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Halite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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

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