Sulfur and Andesine Physical Properties

Sulfur

Andesine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.65-2.69

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Sulfur and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Andesine 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 Sulfur and Andesine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Sulfur and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.