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Andesine and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Sapphirine and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.40-3.58   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Andesine and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

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Andesine and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.

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