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Parisite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Parisite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite and Andalusite 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 Parisite and Andalusite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Parisite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Parisite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Parisite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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