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Andesine and Hypersthene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.45-3.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.