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Grandidierite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Grandidierite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Grandidierite and Andesine Specific Gravity

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

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