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Andesine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.9-3.1   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Not Available   

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Andesine and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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