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Andesine and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5-4.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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