Piemontite and Andalusite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.05-3.21
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Piemontite and Andalusite Chemical Formula
While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Andalusite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Piemontite and Andalusite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Piemontite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Piemontite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Piemontite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.