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Chalcedony and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Absent   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chalcedony and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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