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Andesine and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.