Andesine and Sulphur Physical Properties

Andesine

Sulphur

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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

2.65-2.692.05-2.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Andesine and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Andesine and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.