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Sard and Anorthite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.632.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sard and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sard and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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