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Gaspeite and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Gaspeite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Gaspeite and Andesine Specific Gravity

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