Spodumene and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(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.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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 and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.