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Violane and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Violane and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Anorthite chemical formula.

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Violane and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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

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