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Andesine and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Andesine and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Andesine and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.