Tortoiseshell and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Tortoiseshell and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Andesine chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Tortoiseshell and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.