Andesine and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.63-3.79
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Andesine and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Andesine and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.