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Shigaite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.77   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-6.5   

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

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Shigaite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Anorthite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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

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