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Gaspeite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.65-2.69   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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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.

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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.

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