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Andesine and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiO2 · nH2O

Andesine and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Andesine and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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