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Andesine and Pleonaste Physical Properties

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
2.65-2.69
3.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Andesine and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Andesine and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.