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Adamite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

3.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adamite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adamite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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