Andalusite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Andalusite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andalusite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Andalusite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.