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Amazonite and Andesine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.65-2.69
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Amazonite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Amazonite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.