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Elaeolite and Sanidine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.55-2.672.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

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{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Elaeolite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Elaeolite- Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Elaeolite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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