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Arfvedsonite and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Arfvedsonite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Arfvedsonite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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