Aquamarine and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Aquamarine and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Aquamarine and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.