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Andesine
Andesine

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Andesine and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties

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
2.65-2.694.06-4.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.