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Charlesite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Charlesite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Andesine chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Andesine Specific Gravity

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

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