Arfvedsonite and Sanidine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.