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Andesine
Andesine

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Andesine and Amethyst Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
insoluble in common solvents

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.692.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

6-6.57
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiO2

Andesine and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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

Andesine and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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