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Andesine and Tsavorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.65-2.693.55-3.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Andesine and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Andesine and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.