Girasol and Sanidine Physical Properties

Girasol and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Sanidine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Girasol and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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