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Anorthite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Anorthite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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