Andesine and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
  
3.396-3.443
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Andesine and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Andesine and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.