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Chalcedony and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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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.

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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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