×

Andesine
Andesine

Feldspar
Feldspar



ADD
Compare
X
Andesine
X
Feldspar

Andesine and Feldspar Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.692.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Not Available

Andesine and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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

Andesine and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.