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Schultenite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Schultenite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Andalusite chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

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

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