Andesine and Amethyst 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
  
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.