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Corundum and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Corundum and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Corundum and Andesine Specific Gravity

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