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Andesine and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.