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Andesine and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.692.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Andesine and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Andesine and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.