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Andesine
Andesine

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Andesine and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.696.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
C20H36

Andesine and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Andesine and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.