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Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite

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Kutnohorite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.122.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Kutnohorite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Andesine chemical formula.

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

Kutnohorite and Andesine Specific Gravity

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