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Andesine and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
5.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Not Available

Andesine and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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Andesine and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.