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Andesine and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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