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Andesine and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

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

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Andesine and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Amazonite 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 Andesine and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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