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Andesine and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.06   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Andesine and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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