Andesine and Purpurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.2-3.4
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
[100] [001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Andesine and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Andesine and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.