Strontianite and Anorthite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
2.77
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Strontianite and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Strontianite and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.