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Andesine and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Andesine and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Andesine and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.