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Feldspar and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.752.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Feldspar and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Andesine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Feldspar and Andesine Specific Gravity

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