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Andesine and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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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)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Andesine and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Andesine and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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