Andesine and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Andesine and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Andesine and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.