Chondrodite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Chondrodite and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Chondrodite and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.