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Grandidierite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-6.5   

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

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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.

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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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