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Adularia and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Adularia and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Andesine 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 Adularia and Andesine chemical formula.

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Adularia and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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