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Andesine and Nickeline 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
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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Andesine and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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Andesine and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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