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Andesine and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Andesine and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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