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Andesine
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Andesine and Crystal Opal 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
2.65-2.691.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.