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Andesine and Sard Physical Properties


Sard 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   
2.58-2.63   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Andesine and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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Andesine and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.

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