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Andesine and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Andesine and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Andesine and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.