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Andesine and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Andesine and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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