Andesine and Boracite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Andesine and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Andesine and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.