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Andesine and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.692.90-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.