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Nuummite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
2.77   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Nuummite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Anorthite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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

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