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Andesine

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Andesine and Bronzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.693.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Bronzite 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 Andesine and Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.