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Andesine and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone 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   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Andesine and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Andesine and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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