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Feldspar and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Feldspar and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Sanidine chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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