Andesine and Dioptase Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.25-3.35
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect in three directions
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Andesine and Dioptase Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Andesine and Dioptase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.