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Andesine and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Andesine and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Andesine and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.