Home
×

Andesine
Andesine

Actinolite
Actinolite



ADD
Compare
X
Andesine
X
Actinolite

Andesine and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Actinolite 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 Andesine and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.