Orbicular jasper and Anorthite Physical Properties

Orbicular jasper and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Anorthite chemical formula.

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

Orbicular jasper and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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