Canadian Ammolite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Pt
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Canadian Ammolite and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Canadian Ammolite and Andesine 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 Canadian Ammolite and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Canadian Ammolite and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Canadian Ammolite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Canadian Ammolite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Canadian Ammolite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.