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Sulphur and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Sulphur and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Andesine chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Andesine Specific Gravity

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

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