Anorthite

Feldspar

Anorthite is the calcium of the plagioclase mineral series. The chemical formula of pure anorthite is Ca 8. Anorthite is found in mafic. Anorthite is rare on the Earth but abundant on the Moon.

Identification

Color of mineral

White

Grey

Red

Mohs scale ( mineral hardness )

Density ( specific gravity )

1.573

1.58

1.585

Luster ( interacts light )

Vitreous

Crystal ( diaphaneity )

Triclinic