Apophyllite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Apophyllite and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Apophyllite and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.