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Glaucophane and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.54-2.61   

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

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Glaucophane and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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