Andesine and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Andesine and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Andesine and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.