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Edenite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Edenite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Edenite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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