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Andesine and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.