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Amazonite and Sanidine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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