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Andesine and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
C   

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Andesine and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Andesine and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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