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Flint and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.54-2.61   

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

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Flint and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Flint and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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