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Andesine and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.