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Dravite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Dravite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Dravite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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