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Andesine and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

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

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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.

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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.

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