Opal and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
hot salt water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Opal and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Opal and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.