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Achroite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Achroite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Achroite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite and Sanidine 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 Achroite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Achroite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Achroite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Achroite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Achroite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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