Anorthoclase and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
2.65-2.69
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Anorthoclase and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthoclase and Andesine 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 Anorthoclase and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Anorthoclase and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.