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Adularia and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adularia and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia 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 Adularia and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adularia and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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