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Andalusite and Cyprine of Berzelius Physical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Andalusite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
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Andalusite and Cyprine of Berzelius Chemical Formula

While comparing Andalusite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Andalusite and Cyprine of Berzelius chemical formula.

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Andalusite and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Cyprine of Berzelius is 3.25-3.50.

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