Andesine and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Andesine and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Andesine and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.