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Andesine and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Andesine and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Andesine and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.