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Andesine and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite 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   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Andesine and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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