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Andesine and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite 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   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Andesine and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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