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Andesine and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
LiAlSi2O6

Andesine and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Andesine and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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