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Chrysocolla and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
none   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrysocolla and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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