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Chalcedony and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Chalcedony and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Andesine chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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