Andesine and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
4.28-4.42
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Andesine and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Andesine and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.