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Arfvedsonite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Arfvedsonite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Andesine 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 Arfvedsonite and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Arfvedsonite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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