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Andesine and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Andesine and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Andesine and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.