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Andesine and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.692.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiO2

Andesine and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

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

Andesine and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.