×

Spodumene
Spodumene

Andesine
Andesine



ADD
Compare
X
Spodumene
X
Andesine

Spodumene and Andesine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble
-
3.15-3.21
Uneven, Subconchoidal
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
6-7
LiAlSi2O6
 
Brittle
-
-
2.65-2.69
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
6-6.5
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Spodumene and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Andesine chemical formula.

    >>

Spodumene and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene Vs Andesine during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is whereas that of Andesine is .