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Andesine and Sanidine 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
2.65-2.692.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Andesine and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Andesine and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.