Rhodolite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Rhodolite and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Rhodolite and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.