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Vlasovite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
2.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

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

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Vlasovite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Anorthite chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

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

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