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Piemontite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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