Andesine and Dolomite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Andesine and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Andesine and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.