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Andesine and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.694.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Andesine and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Andesine and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.