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Andesine and Sphalerite 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
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.