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Musgravite and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68
2.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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