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Corundum and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Corundum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
2.54-2.61   

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

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Corundum and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Corundum and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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