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Fuchsite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
2.54-2.61   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fuchsite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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