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Ametrine and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ametrine and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine and Andalusite 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 Ametrine and Andalusite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ametrine and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ametrine and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ametrine is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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