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Andesine and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Andesine and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Andesine and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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