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Andesine and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.692.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.