Andesine and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.77-3.93
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Andesine and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Andesine and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.