Spessartine and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Spessartine and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Spessartine and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.