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Andesine and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Andesine and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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