Sard and Andalusite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63
3.05-3.21
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Sard and Andalusite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Andalusite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Sard and Andalusite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.