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Clinohedrite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
2.65-2.69   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Clinohedrite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Andesine chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Andesine Specific Gravity

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

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