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Amber and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.65-2.69
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.56-6.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Amber and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Amber and Andesine Specific Gravity

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