Kunzite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Kunzite and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Kunzite and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.