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Andesine and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
LiAlSi2O6

Andesine and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Andesine and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.