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Goldstone and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6   

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

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Goldstone and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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