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Andesine and Omphacite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.16-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Andesine and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Andesine and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.