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Amethyst and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Amethyst and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Amethyst and Andesine Specific Gravity

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